Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited Prayagraj, where he took a holy dip at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam on the auspicious occasions of Magh Ashtami and Bhishma Ashtami.
Earlier, PM Modi was seen taking a boat ride along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Areal Ghat to Mahakumbh, where he will take a dip at the Sangam Ghat at around 11:30 pm.
PM Modi arrived at Prayagraj Airport at 10:05 am before proceeding to Areal Ghat at 10:45 am.
PM Modi is expected to perform the ritual bath, offer prayers and is likely to address a gathering and talk about nation-building, according to sources.
February 5 assumes a special significance in the Hindu calendar as many observe Magh Ashtami and Bhishma Ashtami. Today also coincides with Gupt Navraratri, an auspicious occasion. As of 10 am, over 10 lakh devotees have already taken a dip today.
